Melvin P. Thorpe: Double Trouble Halloween | A Funny, Not-Too-Scary Halloween Mystery Chapter Book for Kids Ages 6 to 9 About Friendship, Trick-or-Treating & Courage & Honesty - Softcover

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Could Melvin’s twin friends really be in two places at once, or is something spookier going on?

Fall has arrived in Maplewood, and Melvin P. Thorpe is ready for apple picking, pumpkin carving, costume plans, and the school’s big jack-o’-lantern contest. But when identical twins Andrea and Angelica start appearing in two places at the same time, whispers of witches, ghosts, and a very clever prank begin spreading fast.

With trick-or-treat night closing in, Melvin puts his detective skills to the test to uncover what’s really happening before the Halloween fun turns into double trouble.

A not-too-scary Halloween mystery chapter book for kids ages 6–9, packed with clues, costumes, pumpkins, friendship, and spooky-fun surprises.

This book is a great fit for:

• Early reader chapter book fans ages 6 to 9
• Kids who love a gentle mystery without intense scares
• Parents and gift buyers building a Halloween book collection
• Readers who enjoyed The Club House Caper or Olympic Medal Mayhem

Top lessons from the book:

• Things aren’t always what they seem
• Honesty matters, even when a trick is tempting
• Curiosity and teamwork solve mysteries better than guessing
• A clever prank can teach a bigger lesson than you expect

Filled with autumn traditions, gentle suspense, and a heartwarming ending, Double Trouble Halloween is perfect for classroom libraries, bedtime reading, and seasonal gift baskets.

Book 4 in the Melvin P. Thorpe series.

Grab your copy and join Melvin in Maplewood this Halloween!

Frequently Asked Questions

What age range is this book for?

Melvin P. Thorpe: Double Trouble Halloween is written for kids ages 6 to 9, especially early readers who are ready for funny mystery chapter books with short, engaging chapters.

Is it too scary for young readers?

No. This is a not-too-scary Halloween chapter book with gentle suspense, silly surprises, and spooky fun that stays kid-friendly.

What makes this a good Halloween book for kids?

The story includes costumes, pumpkins, trick-or-treating, a jack-o’-lantern contest, mysterious twin mix-ups, and a playful mystery young readers can solve along with Melvin.

Does it work as an October kids book for classrooms or families?

Yes. It is a fun seasonal read for October, classroom libraries, fall reading lists, bedtime reading, and families looking for Halloween books for kids with heart.

Is this part of the Melvin P. Thorpe series?

Yes. This book continues the Melvin P. Thorpe series with another small-town Maplewood mystery filled with friendship, humor, clues, and adventure.

What lessons does the story include?

Young readers will find themes of friendship, courage, honesty, consequences, teamwork, and learning that things are not always as spooky as they seem.

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